I started weekly counseling with Otis Fox about five months ago. There is a skill and a compassion from him that I want to term magical but that would distract from his authentic calling. I'm not a religious person but goodness is goodness. The things he says make sense and I have made more progress personally in mere months than in five years of previous therapy. He's down to earth with a sense of humor. I'm thankful every day for Otis. read more

Hands down Otis is an amazing person that has devoted his life to help others. You don't find many people left anymore willing to help others with nothing in return. I myself have talked with Otis many times and now bringing our daughter to chat with him. Thank you Otis read more

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I send my 15 year old daughter to see Cristina and although I have no clue what they talk about, my daughter enjoys going and speaks fondly of her. She has also been more appreciative lately and I'm sure that is Cristina helping her see some things she needs to see. I will continue to send my daughter as long as she will continue to go. read more

The quality and thoughtful way that therapy is provided is exceptional and person centered. The use of the Murray Method allows for healing in a holistic and Christ supportive way. Finding your true self, while starting where you are, and healing holistically is a pleasurable journey even in the midst of an overwhelming history, due to the exceptional counselors from New Life Counseling. I have only good things to say, because no low, loss, pain, shame or fear, has to keep you stuck. There is hope and help, with a variety of counselors and staff available for your various needs. read more

I see Councilor Patty at the Oxnard location. She sees many client's in all locations. I cannot begin to explain how grateful I am for the God-given anointing Patty has in her carrier as a counselor. I came in completely overcome with anxiety, and depression due to medical ailments. I see her once a week and I look forward to out healing time together very much. We open every session with prayer (very important). She sends me reminder text messages every week and is just so patient and kind. She also sends me prayers, resources, and encouragement outside of the session. It means so much! When dealing with anxiety you become hypervigilant and it's hard to feel safe and secure. I truly feel peace every time I come to a session and what we are working on has started to flow outside of the session. I have seen a breakthrough and there is more to come. Thank you Newlife Counseling. Thank you Patty P.! read more

I started at NLC about three and a half years ago after my grandmother died. I felt stuck at the time. I have been seeing Melissa. She has been great in helping me see things I have struggled to see myself. She is compassionate and caring. She has seen me through many challenges. She was a blessing as I got engaged and married and have walked through my first year of marriage. My husband and I also saw Larry for premarital counseling. He was honest about marriage with us, and the struggles we might see. He also encouraged us with what a great blessing marriage is. His encouragement and speaking the truth to us has been a gift during the first year of marriage. I expect that his wisdom will continue to feed our marriage as it ages. I would recommend New Life to anyone. It truly is a God send. read more

Amazing counselors w God gifted insight into my heart. I was able disclose soul wrenching agony & trauma in my life. Many deep wounds were brought to light so they could be lovingly healed by the power of God's grace. I am forever grateful & am looking forward to more guidance on my Christian journey to recovery & maturity. read more

I started my healing journey at New Life with Otis Fox years ago. New Life Counceling is a sacred place and the main ingredient is love. Down to the last detail, it is love and acceptance and learning about yourself in a safe place. My life has been forever changed for the better because of this place. I never would have imagined how much things would change. I thank God for Otis and Lynn read more

Counseling with Otis helped me a lot! Never thought I needed counseling, but I did and I am so happy I stepped out of my comfort zone. It's been years since I've been there, but needed to leave review for those who want change and want to face & resolve their issues when can't do it alone. Obviously God was the biggest help of all, he uses people in amazing ways. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about New Life Counseling. Larry, Mona, and Otis have helped me and my family through an incredibly difficult few years. I personally see Larry so I will write about my experience with him. Larry is not just a counselor. He is a gifted man of God, who speaks truth in LOVE. He has always met me right where I am and has helped guide me through the darkest point in my life. He has helped me to not just know the truth about myself, but to FEEL the truth about myself. I know many people who see him and we all feel the same. He has become like a father to me and I truly can't imagine where I would be without his guidance and direction. He always points me towards TRUTH in the word. I highly recommend New Life Counseling to anyone who is actually willing to put in the work and become who you were created to be. read more

My experience with Otis Fox was not good. It was an extremely disappointing experience at a time in my life when I already felt defeated. I was in an abusive marriage and my husband was extremely emotionally neglectful as well. My husband was NOT physically abusive, but he was emotionally and verbally. It was wreaking havoc on my body as well as my emotional well being. I believe that God can heal anyone, but it's extremely important to see a therapist who has knowledge of personality disorders, developmental disorders, etc and can recognize signs of emotional / verbal abuse. I believe my husband has Aspergers or has a developmental disorder in which he hides very well. He has other disordered personality traits on top of these issues to help him cope. I brought this up in our second session (with my husband present) and Otis was rude to me and said, "I don't put labels on people". Oh geez, I'm sorry, but I am the ONE BEING ABUSED BY MY HUSBAND!! Instead of just listening and letting me speak, Otis put a label on me as being a judgemental Christian because I bring up the TRUTH. I understand that no one is going to react well to being told they have something wrong with them, but it was something that had to be addressed. My husband needed a correct diagnosis so that our marriage could get appropriate help, otherwise it's a waste of money and time. Of course I am not perfect, but I know for certain I am not an abuser! I believe in the power of prayer, but you have to also use the tools God gives by seeing qualified individuals who have methods of helping complex situations. Then, during one of my one on one visits with Otis I came into my session extremely upset and crying. I was around completely dysfunctional people at work and coming home to a loveless marriage. I told him I was surrounded by people with personality disorders and I could not take it anymore and that I didn't understand why God could not give me a break in life. He once again said in a snippety tone, "I don't put labels on people, I don't put anyone in a "box". ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I'M THE ONE BEING TREATED AWFUL AND I CAN'T EVEN VENT??!! I needed my therapist to listen and to show empathy towards me, I thought that would be obvious since I was crying. You should be able to vent in your sessions without being judged. Otis has some sort of trigger with a woman talking about disorders, especially in men, or maybe it's because I have more knowledge about these things than he does. First of all, I don't put labels on people and I think anyone is capable of change WITH THE PROPER HELP. God can give anyone a new heart when they actually want one and do the work. I was extremely depressed from my husband screaming at me when we would have a disagreement, projecting everything onto me and minimizing everything he does to me and to also have a crazy boss was overwhelming. I could not escape the craziness and I wanted to desperately. I really needed someone to listen and to let me vent. Then, to top it all off, having Otis being rude twice because I put a "label" on people who are actually acting like assholes was such a huge disappointment. In my experience, christian counseling does an awful job with supporting women who are in abusive relationships. read more

Otis is an amazing Godly man who will walk you through the darkest parts of your life, never quit until you emerge stronger and as who God intended for you to be. read more